Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quiz
Five respectful, factual questions on Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, the March on Washington, Rosa Parks, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Best time
- January
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions students answer live
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quiz
Five respectful, factual questions on Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, the March on Washington, Rosa Parks, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
What's inside this quiz
1. What is the name of the famous speech Dr. King delivered in 1963?
- A "I Have a Dream"
- B "The Promised Land"
- C "Freedom Now"
- D "We Shall Overcome"
2. The 1963 March on Washington gathered in front of which monument?
- A The Lincoln Memorial
- B The Washington Monument
- C The U.S. Capitol
- D The Jefferson Memorial
3. In 1964, Dr. King became the youngest man at that time to win which international award?
- A The Nobel Peace Prize
- B The Pulitzer Prize
- C The Presidential Medal of Freedom
- D The Templeton Prize
4. The Montgomery Bus Boycott began in 1955 after which woman refused to give up her bus seat?
- A Rosa Parks
- B Harriet Tubman
- C Sojourner Truth
- D Ida B. Wells
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of which month?
- A January
- B February
- C March
- D April
Show answer key (teachers only!)
- 1. "I Have a Dream"
- 2. The Lincoln Memorial
- 3. The Nobel Peace Prize
- 4. Rosa Parks
- 5. January
Teacher tips
Follow the quiz with the MLK "One Dream" discussion template so students move from recall to reflection.
Consider playing a short excerpt of the actual speech before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Is this appropriate for elementary students?
Yes. Questions focus on widely taught, age-appropriate facts. Grades 3 and up handle it comfortably.
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